OUR TEAM

Julie, Instructor

Julie has over 20 years of experience as a Group Ex Instructor, certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and 18 years teaching cycling classes as a SPIN Certified Instructor. Julie has always been active, participating in track and field beginning in Australia from the age of 8 where she found her love of running. She competed at the national level for the 1500m at the age of 15, going on to play for the Australian National Women’s Lacrosse team in the early 80’s. After moving to the US, she completed a Master’s degree in Health, ran 5 Marathons, a 210-mile relay, and continues to teach in a group ex setting. Julie is adjunct faculty for Quinsigamond Community College where she teaches a variety of classes with Health and Nutrition being her favorite subject. When not working, she enjoys gardening, reading, and visiting her daughter in NYC.

Rita is the founder of The Core Connection. She is a Certified Stott Pilates® Instructor and a Restorative Exercise Specialist certified through the Nutritious Movement Center. She holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship at Babson College and a B.S. and B.A from the […]

Pros and cons of an in-house gym An in-house gym at the workplace offers convenience and it creates an opportunity for people who work together to get to know each other better by also working out together. Employees may appreciate the opportunity to work out before or after work, so they can avoid rush-hour traffic. […]

"The Core Connection is a fun, motivating place to work out at. The owner/instructor Rita is a fun, thoughtful and well trained teacher and makes sure the other instructors are as well. The Zumba classes are great! We are lucky to have such a great facility in the area."